Rotarian Spotlight December 2012

This month’s Rotarian in the spotlight grew up on a farm in southeastern Nebraska and graduated from Diller High School home of the Eagles. She then went on to attend Peru State College in Peru, Nebraska, population: 865.

Rolinda Sample has been married to Terry for 21 years.  They have one child, Trenton age 14.

Her first job was babysitting three neighbor kids and cleaning their house for $1 per hour – A great lesson in earning your pay.

Rolinda was sponsored into the Cheyenne Rotary Club by Lucie Osborn and she was  previously a member of the Norfolk, Nebraska Rotary Club. She is amazed at the generosity of Rotarians in the giving of their time and talent to help others. She has served on the Read- To-Me and Dictionary committees. Her most memorable Rotary experience was when Rotary presented a check to the Boys & Girls Club for milk and holiday meals. Sometimes it is easy to say Rotary made a donation to a cause, but many times we don’t understand what that donation means to those we help. She was able to experience firsthand, the impact of a meal for child who normally only had a cookie or cracker to eat.

Her proudest accomplishment, beyond family, is being able to provide hope to children in our community who are carrying so many burdens.

Her favorite meal is “Mom’s pan fried chicken with real mashed potatoes and cream gravy, and of course her homemade pie.” Her Mom worked in a café for over 30 years so she is a great cook.

Rolinda’s hobbies include playing cards, photography, and traveling Route 66 with her family.

The Sargent of Arms will now present Rolinda with a Cheyenne Area Chamber of Commerce gift certificate in the amount of $25.00.